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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
1
A column blends humor and local color with tales of brisk river viewing and playful joy rides on logs. It lampoons government talk about Scots in kilts for Australian troops, touches on tribal conflicts, and ends with a fox hunting anecdote where a clever dodge outwits pursuers.
An eyewitness recounts Morwonge's first rifle shot, describing intense nerves and a shaky target. After repeated adjustments the shooter steadied and fired, earning a bull's eye amid suspense and awe.
Printed and published by proprietor George Wathington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate in Lachan-St Forbes.
Parkes notes cover hospital ball plans and juvenile events, staff changes with Eire Cook resigning as Area Officer, and the show schedule with £400 prize money. Reports include hotel transactions, closing hours for shops from 2 pm, and council decisions on Trundle rubbish depot and a new pound. Also poetry and an advertise for Hean's Essence cough remedy with testimonials.
Leading authorities praise the Z-seater car for its smooth ride on rough roads. Humber two seater is highlighted and Humbera Lad is noted as the maker. The Motor House Ltd of Balfour Street Sydney offers details at £100, urging native support to strengthen Empire independence.
Mail table lists multiple routes with Parkes, Calarie, Sydney, Bathurst, Cowra, Molong and dozens more stations across several days. Entries show departure times, late fee notes, and connections via Parkes Trundle Bogan Gate and other hubs.
The Massey Harris Machinery Depot on Dowling Street has been placed under sole control and will continue operations under manager Arthur Marrin. Customers are assured business will proceed as usual with the new management overseeing daily affairs.
West Maitland last week saw two lookmakers in a bad time over a £20 debt. Melbourne boxer Janes¢ defeated Wolgast for the bantam title in Brisbane after a full twenty rounds. Simpson beat Gelke in Melbourne Stadium on Saturday with Gelke’s towel ending the eighth round. Canowindra hosts a Prince of Wales Birthday Meeting on June 24 at the Canowindra Racecourse, with details via secretary Ern Murray. A party of twenty soldiers traveling from Adelaide to Kapunda was hosted by the town amid rail fare dispute. the railway department says soldiers qualify only if footballers travel for a match. Eugowora Horse Ohone injured and out of Coonamble Cup engagements. owner plans stud use next season. Moorefield racing produced several winners including Busby and Ayr Girl. A Sydney Stadium fight between Les Darey and Mid King drew crowds and featured a midfight towel finish, with Dancy now claimed as Australia’s middleweight champion by the Bulletin. Tote reports from Randwick and Flemington show punters losing on seconds while Adelaide tote notes a big return for a four-race bet, including a 21 to 1 winner.
A Forbes letter from Trooper Geo H. Cooke of South Farnham describes Australian troops in Egypt with Dardanelles battles, heavy losses, and dire conditions. He urges Forbes men to join, recalls kingly congratulations, and vents anger at Turks while revealing grim memories, sand, and a harsh war path ahead.
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